Plug Power Inc., an alternative energy technology provider, engages in the design, development, commercialization, and manufacture of hydrogen and fuel cell systems for the material handling and stationary power markets primarily in North America and Europe. It focuses on proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, and related hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. The company offers GenDrive, a hydrogen fueled PEM fuel cell system that provides power to material handling electric vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling delivery, generation, storage, and dispensing systems; GenCare, which is an ongoing maintenance program for GenDrive fuel cells, GenSure products, GenFuel products, and ProGen engines; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution that provides scalable modular PEM fuel cell power to support the backup and grid-support power requirements of the telecommunications, transportation, and utility sectors. It also provides GenKey, a turn-key solution for transitioning to fuel cell power; ProGen, a fuel cell stack and engine technology that is used in mobility and stationary fuel cell systems, and as engines in electric delivery vans; and GenFund, which offers financing solutions to customers. The company offers its products to distribution and manufacturing businesses, and government agencies through direct product sales force, original equipment manufacturers, and dealer networks. Plug Power Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Latham, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electrical industrial apparatus
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
SymbolNASDAQ:PLUG
CUSIPN/A
Phone518-782-7700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.15
Current Ratio1.28
Quick Ratio0.87
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-3.40
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$103.26 million
Price / Sales4.23
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$0.32 per share
Price / Book6.38
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.60)
Net Income$-127,080,000.00
Net Margins-85.89%
Return on Equity-87.73%
Return on Assets-25.19%
Miscellaneous
Employees644
Outstanding Shares214,270,000
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plug Power's stock symbol?
Plug Power trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLUG."
How were Plug Power's earnings last quarter?
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 9th. The electronics maker reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.01. The electronics maker had revenue of $27.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.22 million. Plug Power had a negative return on equity of 87.73% and a negative net margin of 85.89%. Plug Power's quarterly revenue was up 78.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.13) earnings per share. View Plug Power's Earnings History.
When is Plug Power's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PLUG?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Plug Power's shares. Their forecasts range from $1.30 to $5.00. On average, they anticipate Plug Power's stock price to reach $3.60 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Plug Power.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Plug Power stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Plug Power stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of alternative energy technology focused on the design, development, commercialization and manufacture of hydrogen fuel cell systems used primarily for the material handling and stationary power market. They are focused on proton exchange membrane, or PEM, fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, and associated hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure from which multiple products are available. They sell and continue to develop fuel cell product solutions to replace lead-acid batteries in material handling vehicles and industrial trucks for some of North America's largest distribution and manufacturing businesses. Their current product line includes: GenDrive, GenFuel, GenCare, ReliOn, and GenKey. " (5/10/2018)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "Investor Day Notes; Management Upbeat and Confident Going into 2018; Affirm Buy Continuing coverage under the name H.C. Wainwright & Co. with a Buy rating. Effective November 9, 2017, research in the above titled name will now be published under H.C. Wainwright & Co. and no longer distributed in conjunction with ‘Rodman & Renshaw, a unit of H.C. Wainwright’. Investor day and site visit. On December 6, 2017 we attended PLUG’s investor day; the company also provided a site visit of its Latham, NY, facilities to investors. In addition to the company’s CEO and CFO, some other top executives including sales, operations, and hydrogen system group heads made presentations during the event. Key takeaways. During 2017, the company has been successful in securing business from Walmart (WMT; not rated) and Amazon (AMZN; not rated); revenue from Amazon alone is expected to be $600M over four years." (12/7/2017)
Are investors shorting Plug Power?
Plug Power saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 36,473,247 shares, an increase of 0.2% from the May 15th total of 36,553,086 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,404,546 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.3 days. Currently, 17.3% of the company's shares are sold short. View Plug Power's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Plug Power's key competitors?
Who are Plug Power's key executives?
Plug Power's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. George C. McNamee, Co-Founder & Chairman (Age 71)
- Mr. Andrew J. Marsh, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Paul B. Middleton, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Keith C. Schmid, Sr. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Gerard L. Conway Jr., Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 53)
Has Plug Power been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about PLUG stock has trended somewhat negative recently, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Plug Power earned a news sentiment score of -0.05 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the electronics maker an impact score of 48.56 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Plug Power's major shareholders?
Plug Power's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.34%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (1.97%), Northern Trust Corp (1.16%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (0.51%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (0.49%) and Allianz Asset Management GmbH (0.46%). Company insiders that own Plug Power stock include George C Mcnamee and Liquide Investissements D' Air. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Plug Power.
Which institutional investors are selling Plug Power stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Plug Power stock?
PLUG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including KBC Group NV, LPL Financial LLC, BlackRock Inc., State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, UBS Group AG, MetLife Investment Advisors LLC, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and Northern Trust Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Plug Power.
How do I buy shares of Plug Power?
Shares of PLUG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Plug Power's stock price today?
One share of PLUG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.04.
How big of a company is Plug Power?
Plug Power has a market capitalization of $426.41 million and generates $103.26 million in revenue each year. The electronics maker earns $-127,080,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.60) on an earnings per share basis. Plug Power employs 644 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Plug Power?
Plug Power's mailing address is 968 ALBANY-SHAKER ROAD, LATHAM NY, 12110. The electronics maker can be reached via phone at 518-782-7700 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Plug Power (PLUG)
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